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Safety First is the rule we hold highest of the three. This rule applies to both the safety of you as well as others   

Safety First is the rule we hold highest of the three. This rule applies to both the safety of you as well as others   

Keeping yourself safe in the Welding Lab is very important, as there are possibilities for accidents if you don't follow the safety guidelines. The following rules must be followed at all times.

Keeping yourself safe in the Machine Shop is very important, as there are possibilities for accidents if you don't follow the safety guidelines.  Safety starts with you so don't depend on others to keep you safe. The following rules must be followed at all times.

These are the basic rules for safety in the Welding Lab:

These are the basic rules for safety in the Machine Shop:

*Safety glasses must be worn at all times.

·        Safety glasses must be worn when crossing into the shop area marked on the floor.

*No horseplay in the shop.

 

*Don’t do anything distracting to yourself or others while operating equipment.

·        No horseplay in the shop.

* Do not wear any loose clothing, jewelry, or landyards.

 

* No open toed shoes.

·        Don’t do anything distracting to yourself or others while operating machinery.  

* Hair will not extend bellow the collar.

 

*Gloves and helmet must be worn when welding is in progress.

·        Do not wear any loose clothing, jewelry, or landyards.  

 

*Food or drink is not allowed in the Welding Lab.

·        No hats or open toed shoes.

*Do not attempt to operate equipment that you have not been certified on by GFU engineering personnel.

 

*Do not argue with volunteers or shop staff. Contact Justin Johnson if you have issues that need to be resolved.

·        Hair will not extend below the collar.

*Do not operate welding equipment without a buddy present. Never operate equipment alone in the shop.

 

*Reset the space. A clean space is a safer space.

·        Do not wear gloves while operating machinery.

*If you see a safety violation inform the person immediately and encourage them to comply with the policies.

 

*Don’t do anything that would require an additional rule to be added to this list.

·        Food or drink is allowed when not operating machinery and it is kept a safe distance away from the machines.

 

·        Do not attempt to operate machinery in the shop that you have not been certified on by GFU engineering personnel.  

 

·        Do not argue with volunteers or shop staff. Contact Justin Johnson if you have issues that need to be resolved.

 

·        Do not operate machinery without a shop supervisor or trained volunteer in the shop with you. Never operate equipment alone in the shop.

 

·        Reset the space. Make the area you are working in ready for the next person using the dust broom and vacuum cleaner.

 

·        The first aid kit is located in the machine shop, next to the Wood Shop doors.

 

·        If you see a safety violation inform the person immediately and encourage them to comply with the policies

 

·        Don’t do anything that would require an additional rule to be added to this list.

=== 2. Reset the Space ===

=== 2. Reset the Space ===